AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF FELINE PRACTITIONERS 2020 V ir t u a l CONFERENCE REGISTRATION BROCHURE
Feline Head & Neck: Diseases, Disorders, & More October 3 & 4 and 24 & 25, 2020
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ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN TIME ZONE October 2 - 12:00 pm Attendee Access to Event and On-demand CE
Day 1 October 3, 2020 Live Exhibits open from 12:00 - 5:00 pm
TIME SESSION TITLE SPEAKER SPONSO R/PARTNER
10:00 - 10:30 am Yoga 101
11:00 - 11:20 am President's Address Dr. Kelly St. Denis
11:20 - 12:20 pm Feline Grimace Scale for Acute Pain Assessment Dr. Paulo Steagall
12:20 - 1:20 pm Painful Conditions of the Head Dr. Paulo Steagall
Chronic Seizure Management for Cats Dr. Heidi Barnes Heller
Technician/Nurse: Respiratory Emergencies: Triaging the Ms. Alison Gottlieb Feline Patient
1:20 - 2:00 pm Exhibit Hall Break
2:00 - 3:00 pm Partner Symposia
The Three “A's” of Acute Pain Management: Anticipate, Assess, Dr. Sheilah Robertson & Alleviate
It's a New World: Introducing the 2020 AAFP Retrovirus Testing Dr. Susan Little & Management Guidelines
Placement & Maintenance of Nasogastric Feeding Tubes in Cats Dr. Lisa Powell
The Future is Now: 21st Century Fecal Testing Technology Dr. Cory D. Penn in Your Practice
3:00 - 4:00 pm Feline Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Recent Advances Dr. Michael Nolan
Neurologic Examination for Busy Practitioners Dr. Heidi Barnes Heller
Technician/Nurse: Special Considerations on Feline Ears Dr. Allison Diesel
4:00 - 4:30 pm Exhibit Hall Break Drs. Heidi Barnes Heller 4:30 - 5:00 pm Ask the Experts & Paulo Steagall 5:00 - 6:00 pm Virtual Happy Hour
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ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN TIME ZONE Day 2 October 4, 2020 Live Exhibits open from 11:00 am - 4:30 pm
TIME SESSION TITLE SPEAKER SPONSO R/PARTNER
9:30 - 10:00 am Meditation Exercises
10:00 - 11:00 am Finding our Path to Honor Ourselves as We Live the Veterinary Oath Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robins on
11:00 - 12:00 pm Allergic Dermatitis Dr. Allison Diesel
Feline Herpesvirus 101: Why, What, & How? Dr. Jessica Meekins
Technician/Nurse: Feline Pain: Detecting, Identifying Options, Ms. Alison Gottlieb & Advocating for your Patients
12:00 - 1:00 pm Kitten-caboodle: A Selection of Various Feline Dermatoses Dr. Allison Diesel
Feline Herpesvirus: Review of Treatment Strategies Dr. Jessica Meekins
Technician/Nurse: Is the Kitty Crazy? Feline Hyperthyroidism Dr. Kathy Engler
1:00 - 1:45 pm Exhibit Hall Break
1:15 - 1:35 pm AAFP Membership Meeting
1:45 - 2:45 pm Partner Symposia
CKD: Prediction of Future Diagnosis, Early Diagnosis, Staging, Dr. Dennis Chew & Management Strategies
Feline Weight Loss Dr. Grant Gugisberg
Look What the Cat Dragged In: Emerging Infections & Infestations Dr. Susan E. Little Facing Felines Today
Pouncing on Pain: Managing Feline Osteoarthritis Cases Dr. Elizabeth Colleran
2:45 - 3:45 pm Otitis in the Cat: Keys to Diagnosis & Therapy Dr. Allison Diesel
Otic Polyp: Etiology, Presentations, & Treatments Dr. Bryden Stanley
Technician/Nurse: Ophthalmic Drugs & When to Use Them Dr. Jessica Meekins
3:45 - 4:15 pm Exhibit Hall Break
4:15 - 4:45 pm Ask the Experts Drs. Allison Diesel & Jessica Meekins
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ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN TIME ZONE Day 3 October 24, 2020 Live Exhibits open from 11:00 am- 5:00 pm
TIME SESSION TITLE SPEAKER SPONSO R/PARTNER
10:00 - 10:30 am Slow Flow Yoga
11:00 - 12:00 pm Video Chat Discussion Forums *Pre-registration Required Sign-up in mid-August
12:00 - 1:00 pm Update on Treatment Strategies for Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis Dr. Christopher Snyder
Nutrition for the Hospitalized Patient Dr. Christopher Byers
Technician/Nurse: Cat Naps During a COHAT: The Complete Ms. Mary Berg Plan for the Feline Dental Patient
1:00 - 1:45 pm Exhibit Hall Break
1:45 - 2:45 pm Mastering Feline Dental Radiograph Interpretation Dr. Christopher Snyder
Diagnosis & Treatment of Chronic Nasal Disease in Cats: Part 1 Dr. Phillip Padrid
Technician/Nurse: Tips & Tricks for Great Dental Radiographs Ms. Mary Berg
2:45 - 3:45 pm Partner Symposia
Feline Hypertension: Diagnosis, Treatment, & Management Dr. Clarke Atkins
Feline Obesity & Behavioral Aspects Dr. Julie Churchill
Hydration Fixation: Beyond the Water Bowl Dr. Jason Gagne
3:45 - 4:15 pm Exhibit Hall Break
4:15 - 5:15 pm Gastroesophageal Reflux: An Under-Recognized Source of Pain Dr. Christopher Byers
Diagnosis & Treatment of Chronic Nasal Disease in Cats: Part 2 Dr. Phillip Padrid
Technician/Nurse: Pain Management & Anesthesia Concerns Ms. Mary Berg in Feline Dental Patients
5:15 - 6:15 pm Virtual Happy Hour
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Partner Symposium Day 4 October 25, 2020 Live Exhibits open from 11:00 am- 4:00 pm
TIME SESSION TITLE SPEAKER SPONSO R/PARTNER
10:00 - 10:30 am Yoga Building Bone Density & Balance
11:00 - 12:00 pm Raising Awareness of Osteoarthritis: Identify & Diagnose Dr. Sheilah Robertson Affected Cats
12:00 - 1:00 pm Nutritional Management of Chronic Enteropathies: Dr. Becky Mullis A Review of the Recent Research in Cats
1:00 - 1:30 pm Exhibit Hall Break
1:30 - 2:30 pm Ask the Experts: Q&A Speakers TBA
2:30 - 3:30 pm Putting Vaccines into Perspective Dr. Christopher Lee
3:30 - 4:00 pm Exhibit Hall Break
4:00 - 5:00 pm Creating a Multimodal Plan to Combat Long-term Pain: Why Physical Dr. Sheilah Robertson & Mental Health Must be Considered
All content on demand through December 31, 2020
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On Demand
CATEGORY SESSION TITLE SPEAKER SPONSO R/PARTNER
Head and Neck Dentistry Maximizing Regional Anesthetic & Pain Management for Dentistry & Dr. Christopher Snyder Oral Surgery Patients
Dentistry Tips & Tricks for Successful Extractions & Achieving Predictable Healing Dr. Christopher Snyder
Dentistry Navigating Those Dental Complications That Make You Go…Hmmm!? Dr. Christopher Snyder
Dermatology Pesky Parasites & Infections Regionalized to the Head & Neck Area Dr. Allison Diesel
Emergency/Critical Care Management of Traumatic Brain Injury Dr. Christopher Byers
Neurology Acute Seizure Management for Cats Dr. Heidi Barnes Heller
Neurology Novel Seizure Therapeutics for Cats Dr. Heidi Barnes Heller
Neurology Feline Hyperesthesia, Cognitive Dysfunction, & Other Mystery Diseases Dr. Heidi Barnes Heller
Oncology Measuring Feline Orofacial Cancer Pain Dr. Michael Nolan
Oncology Nasal Tumors & Neuro-Oncology in Cats Dr. Michael Nolan
Ophthalmology Unique Feline Corneal Diseases Dr. Jessica Meekins
Ophthalmology Uveitis: Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease Dr. Jessica Meekins
Pain Management Chronic Pain: Is It All in the Head? Dr. Beatriz Monteiro
Surgery Face & Head Reconstructive Techniques in Cats Dr. Bryden Stanley
Technician Feline Head Trauma Ms. Alison Gottlieb
Feline Respiratory Patients: A Delicate Balance Ms. Alison Gottlieb
Cat's Don't Read Textbooks: Commonly Found Oral Pathology of Felines Ms. Mary Berg
Practice Mgmt. Every Practice’s Struggle: How to Attract, Retain, & Motivate Your Dr. Taylor Tillery Veterinary Talent
Cyberbullying & the Veterinary Profession Dr. Phillip Padrid
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CATEGORY SESSION TITLE SPEAKER SPONSO R/PARTNER
Partner Symposia ABVP: Is It For Me? Dr. Amy Hinc
A Transformational Nutritional Approach to Managing Cat Allergen Fel d1 Dr. Ebenezer Satyaraj
Hill's At Home Various Experts
Regenerative Medicine & the Feline Patient Dr. Robert Harman
Understanding Feline Hypertension Dr. Clarke Atkins
Update on Diabetes Mellitus in Cats Dr. Deborah Greco
What is it? Differentiating Medical from Behavioral Dr. Valarie Tynes
Oral Abstracts How Does OA in Cats Affect Their Quality of Life Dr. Andrea Wright
Identification of Risk Factors for Feline Anesthetic Mortality Dr. JoAnne Morrison
The Novel UNESP-Botucatu Cat Pain Scale (UCAPS) Dr. Paulo Steagall
Thyroid Troubles: Diagnosis and Management of Hypothyroidism Ms. Stefanie DeMonaco
What’s In Your Patient’s Head: Cone Beam Computed Tomography Dr. Katherine Knutson
Miscellaneous
AAFP Seminar AAHA/AAFP Vaccination Guidelines Dr.’s Philip Kass & Amy Stone
AAFP Seminar NEW AAFP Cat Friendly Certificate Program Dr. Kelly St. Denis
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Clarke Atkins, DVM, DACVIM Sponsor North Carolina State University, Cary, North Carolina Clarke Atkins, DVM, the Jane Lewis Seaks Distinguished Professor of Companion Animal Medicine (Emeritus) at North Carolina State University and Norden Outstanding Teacher Award recipient, is board-certified by the ACVIM (Medicine & Cardiology). He has served on 4 ACVIM or international Consensus Committees on systemic hypertension, canine mitral valve disease (2009, 2017), and cardiorenal syndrome, as well as receiving the Honorary Member Award from the American Heartworm Society in 2019. His research involves canine and feline heartworm disease and treatment of cardiovascular disease in dogs, cats, and horses. He has over 15 0 publications and has provided well over 1000 hours of continuing education in the U.S. and many countries around the world. Dr. Atkins continues to be active speaking and carrying out clinically-oriented research in retirement.
Heidi Barnes Heller, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) Barnes Veterinary Specialty Services, LLC, Madison, Wisconsin Dr. Barnes obtained her veterinary degree from Michigan State University in 2000, followed by a rotating internship at the University of Illinois and a residency in neurology/neurosurgery at the University of Florida. Dr. Barnes is board certified from the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. She was the staff neurologist outside of Chicago Illinois until December 2010, after which point she joined the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine in neurology and neurosurgery. In 2019, Dr. Barnes founded Barnes Veterinary Specialty Services; a mobile neurology and neurosurgery business serving Wisconsin and Northern Illinois with tele-neurology services worldwide.
Mary Berg, BS, RVT, LATG, VTS (Dentistry) Partner Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education, Lawrence, Kansas Mary is a Charter member of the Academy of Veterinary Dental Technicians and received her Veterinary Technician Specialty in Dentistry in June 2006. Mary currently serves at the Treasure of the AVDT. Mary worked in research for over 29 years, specializing in products aimed at improving oral health of companion animals and continues to work with companies to evaluate the efficacy of their products. In addition to her research background, she was the practice manager and dental specialist at a general practice for 7 years, teaches veterinary technology, and is currently the president of Beyond the Crown Veterinary Education, a veterinary dental consulting service. Mary is actively involved in NAVTA, AVDT, and KVTA. She also served on committees for the AVMA and AAVSB. She has authored or co-authored over 80 articles including publications, textbook chapters, along with her own textbook. Mary was named the 2020 NAVTA Veterinary Technician of the Year. When not involved in veterinary medicine, Mary lives on a small farm near Lawrence, Kansas with her husband, Doug, a terrier mix, Gypsy, two opinionated cats named, Ricochet and Ladybug, and a 29-year-old horse.
Christopher Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ Sponsor CriticalCareDVM.com, Omaha, Nebraska Dr. Christopher G. Byers is a practicing board-certified veterinary emergency & critical care and small animal internal medicine specialist based in Omaha, Nebraska. He received his BS degree in Animal Sciences from Colorado State University and his DVM from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Byers’ professional passions are mentoring and coaching veterinary students and colleagues in the areas of emergency & critical care, internal medicine, and communication skills. To that effect, he’s been privileged to travel around the globe, partnering with veterinary professionals dedicated to advancing animal health. Dr. Byers publishes a weekly blog called CriticalCareDVM. The goals of this passion project are to educate pet parents and promote the triad of care between pet owner, primary care doctor, and board-certified veterinary specialist.
Dennis Chew, DVM, DACVIM Sponsor The Ohio State Univeristy College of Veterinary Medicine, Columbus, Ohio Dr. Chew is a 1972 graduate of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University. He did a one-year internship at South Weymouth Veterinary Associates and a two-year residency in internal medicine and nephrology at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. He became a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1977. Dr. Chew was an attending veterinarian at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital for 36 years and is now Professor Emeritus. Most of his work in clinics, research and publications involves urology/nephrology in small animals. He has special interest in disorders of calcium metabolism, chronic kidney disease and vitamin D metabolite dynamics, idiopathic/interstitial cystitis of cats, and diagnostic urinary endoscopy. He has been the author of over 100 peer-reviewed publications and 2 editions of the Manual of Nephrology and Urology in Small Animals.
Julie Churchill Sponsor University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, Arden Hills, Minnesota Dr. Churchill is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Nutrition, and member of the American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition. Dr. Churchill developed a small animal clinical nutrition service that was financially self-sustaining within 5 years. She is currently Professor, and director of the Nutrition Service and the Associate Medical Director for Specialty, Primary and Urgent Care Services at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Churchill is passionate about all aspects of small animal clinical nutrition including the role of nutrition in maintaining wellness and preventive care, obesity prevention and treatment, the nutrition needs of geriatric patients, nutritional management of kidney diseases, and critical care nutrition. She is also interested in teaching and improving client communication to successfully integrate nutrition into the care of every patient. She served on the task force to develop the AAHA guidelines for weight management. She serves as president of the Pet Nutrition Alliance (PNA) and on the educational tools committee of PNA working to develop a” Go-to” website for credible nutritional information for veterinary practice teams and consumers. Dr. Churchill also serves on the Board of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention and is advocating for a global pet obesity initiative.
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Elizabeth Colleran, DVM, MS, DABVP (Feline) Sponsor Chico Hospital for Cats, Chico, California Dr. Colleran is an author, keynote and veterinary conference speaker, consultant and feline specialist board certified by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners. She has successfully created and managed two feline medicine veterinary practices. Her practice in Portland, Oregon was the first feline-only practice in Portland Oregon and her current practice; the Chico Hospital for Cat is celebrating its 22st birthday this year. Dr. Colleran chairs the Cat Friendly Practice for the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP). She has served on the AAFP board for several years including as president in 2011 and treasurer from 2007-2009. She serves her profession as a volunteer for other veterinary organizations. Dr. Colleran is a published author and frequent contributor to several peer-reviewed publications. She has been a media spokesperson on a number of feline topics for communications campaigns and has proudly mentored many aspiring feline practitioners. Her next book for veterinarians, “The Senior Cat: Medicine and Management in the Golden Years” (working title) will be published in 2021. She loves teaching and believes it is one important way to improve health care and quality of life for felines.
Alison Diesel, DVM, DACVD Sponsor College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Texas A&M University Dr. Alison Diesel is a Clinical Associate Professor in dermatology at Texas A&M University. She graduated from Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2005, then completed a rotating internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk, Connecticut. She worked as an emergency clinician for one year prior to beginning a three-year residency in dermatology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine; she became board certified (ACVD) in 2010. She joined the faculty at A&M in the fall of 2010 where she helps guide veterinary students in the management of skin disease in companion animals. Her main research interests lie in feline dermatoses, expanding knowledge of the cutaneous microbiome in companion animals, and exploring radiation therapy as an alternative treatment option for dermatological conditions.
Kathy Engler, DVM, DABVP (Canine/Feline) Sponsor Dechra Veterinary Products, Leavenworth, Kansas Dr. Kathy Engler received her veterinary degree from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in 1991. Following graduation she worked as a small animal clinician in a progressive general practice in Federal Way, WA for 5 years before joining Banfield in 1996. Dr. Engler became a Diplomate of the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in 2001 and recertified in 2011. During her 18 year career with Banfield, she was a practicing clinician and Chief of Staff in the greater Seattle area; Medical Advisor consulting with doctors across the country on on-going cases and reviewing adverse case outcomes, as well as building medical education for the practice; served on the Medical Standards Board; held the position of Sr. Director of Veterinary Career Development building veterinary on-boarding and development programs; and supported the OR/SW WA market of 14 – 26 hospitals as the Medical Director for 6 years. Dr. Engler joined Dechra in September 2014 as a field based Professional Services Veterinarian. Dr. Engler enjoys biking, downhill skiing, and volunteers as a sled dog race vet for the Kuskokwim 300 out of Bethel, Alaska.
Jason Gagne DVM, DACVN Sponsor Nestle Purina, St. Louis, Missouri Dr. Jason Gagné is a Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionist ® and is Purina’s Director of Veterinary Technical Communications, where he leads scientific innovation and product development for the Purina ® Pro Plan ® Veterinary Diets Brand. Jason works closely with innovation and renovation of dietary formulations, developing clinical trials, and Sales and Marketing. Prior to, and throughout his residency at Cornell, he served as an Associate Veterinarian in a small animal practice in Syracuse, New York. Jason has authored several publications in veterinary journals and textbooks, given scientific presentations at the regional and national level, and taught a series of courses at Cornell.
Alison Gottlieb, BS, CVT, VTS (ECC) Partner CROWN Veterinary Specialist, Feasterville, Pennsylvania Alison graduated from Towson State University with a bachelor’s degree in Animal Behavior. She earned certification in emergency and critical care in 2000. Alison has served on the board of AVECCT as a member at large and on the application committee. Alison is the Co-founder/Owner of Four Paws Consulting LLC, an education based veterinary consultant. She is an active member of AAFP and ISFM. Over the years Alison has published many feline articles, frequently on pain; as well as authored a chapter on pain in the ICU. Alison has lectured extensively with Australia and New Zealand being amongst her favorites. Currently Ali is the Education Coordinator at CROWN in New Jersey and resides in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Her favorite topics/areas are anything feline, osteoarthritis, analgesia, and low stress handling. In the clinic you can usually find giving the patients cat nip and feeding cats. She spends most of her free time outside with her pit bull and her cats.
Deborah Greco DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM) Sponsor Nestle Purina PetCare, Palm Springs, California Dr. Deborah Greco is a senior research scientist with Nestlé Purina PetCare. Her responsibilities include technical communications in the areas of small animal internal medicine, endocrinology, and nutritional science to veterinary, breeder, and public audiences throughout the world. She was a professor of small animal internal medicine at Colorado State University and an internal medicine specialist at the Animal Medical Center in New York City before joining Nestlé Purina PetCare. Dr. Greco received her DVM degree from the University of California, Davis and then completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at Louisiana State University. After finishing an internal medicine residency and earning a PhD degree in Physiology and Pharmacology at Texas A&M University, she became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (SAIM). Dr. Greco received the Pfizer award for research excellence at Colorado State University and was the recipient of the American Association of Feline Practitioners research Award for her work on feline diabetes mellitus. She is a past board member of the Western Veterinary Conference.
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Grant Gugisberg, DVM Sponsor Parkview Cat Clinic, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota Dr. Gugisberg has owned Parkview Cat Clinic in Inver Grove Heights, MN since 2007, having worked there as a veterinarian since 1997. He received his BS (1989) and DVM (1991) degrees from the University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine. He has lectured on feline health and wellness issues for American Humane, Petfinder Foundation, and the Minnesota State Veterinary Medical Association. Additionally, he developed a RACE approved Feline Pancreatitis course for IDEXX that was delivered regionally as well as nationally via interactive webinar. As a long time feline only practitioner, he is versed in all aspects of feline health and wellness issues.
Robert Harman, DVM, MPVM Sponsor VetStem Biopharma, Poway, California Dr. Harman founded and is the CEO of Vet-Stem, the first US-based commercial veterinary stem cell company. For 15 years prior to that, he was the CEO of HTI-Bio-Services, a preclinical research company for veterinary and human pharmaceutical development. He has authored more than 500 contract study reports for human and animal health companies throughout the world and for submission to the FDA and USDA in support of the development of new human and animal health products. In his current position, he is the CEO and principal clinical development director of the programs at Vet-Stem to bring stem cell therapy to veterinary medicine. He has been a frequent speaker at stem cell conferences in North America, Central America, Europe and the Middle East. He has authored peer-reviewed publications and book chapters on stem cell therapy in veterinary medicine.
Debra Horwitz, DVM, DACVB Sponsor Veterinary Behavior Consultations, St. Louis, MO Dr. Debra Horwitz received her DVM from Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine and is a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists. She is a frequent lecturer in both North America and abroad on behavioral medicine. Her newest book, Blackwell's Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion: Canine and Feline Behavior 2nd edition was published in 2018. Her other books include the BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Behavioural Medicine and lead editor of Decoding your Dog and a co-editor for Decoding your Cat due out in 2020. She is a past president of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists NAVC 2012 and NAVC 2014 Small Animal Speaker of the Year.
Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM Sponsor Merck Animal Health, Riverside, California Dr. Christopher A. Lee is a preventive medicine specialist who hails from sunny California, where he earned his Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of California Davis. His focus dwells on the interlacing disciplines of infectious and parasitic diseases, toxicology, immunology, scientifi c study design, and epidemiology. He also previously owned a veterinary practice. This diversity establishes a foundation from which Dr. Lee constructs practical wisdom for the everyday practitioner. In his current role as Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian with Merck Animal Health, Dr. Lee provides educational and technical support for veterinary hospitals and staff in the Southern California Region on various medical topics, as well as Merck Animal Health products. Ultimately, he works to promote the veterinary profession by sitting on the NAVLE Item Writing Committee, volunteering as an ACVPM mentor, conducting various veterinary lectures nationwide, and producing free educational podcasts.
Susan E. Little, DVM, PhD, DACVM (Parasitology) Sponsor Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma Dr. Susan Little is Regents Professor and the Krull-Ewing Chair in Veterinary Parasitology at the Center for Veterinary Health Sciences, Oklahoma State University where she is active in veterinary parasitology teaching and oversees a research program that focuses on zoonotic parasites, ticks, and tick-borne diseases. She is Past-President of the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists and the Companion Animal Parasite Council and currently serves as co-Director of the National Center for Veterinary Parasitology. Dr. Little is an outstanding teacher and has received two excellence in teaching awards from the national Student American Veterinary Medical Association. In 2017, she received the Distinguished Veterinary Parasitologist Award from the American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists.
Susan Little, DVM, DABVP (Feline) Sponsor Bytown Cat Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario Dr. Susan Little received her BSc from Dalhousie University (Nova Scotia, Canada) and her DVM from the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph. She has been in feline practice since 1990 and achieved board certification in Feline Practice in 1997. She is part owner of two feline specialty practices in Ottawa, Canada. She is a past president of the American Assoc. of Feline Practitioners and the Winn Feline Foundation. She is a peer reviewer for veterinary journals as well as the author of many journal articles. Dr. Little is the recipient of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Assoc. Small Animal Practitioner Award (2010), the NAVC Small Animal Speaker of the Year Award (2013), and the International Society of Feline Medicine/Hill's Pet Nutrition Award for outstanding contributions to feline medicine (2013). She is the editor and co-author of two textbooks: The Cat – Clinical Medicine and Management and August's Consultations in Feline Internal Medicine, Volume 7.
Jessica Meekins, DVM, MS, DACVO Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas Dr. Jessica Meekins is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Kansas State University. She received her undergraduate degree in biology before attending veterinary school at The Ohio State University, graduating in 2008. She then completed a one-year rotating internship at a private specialty hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico before being accepted into the ophthalmology residency training program at Purdue University. She became a board-certified diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Ophthalmologists in 2012, and she has been on faculty at K-State for almost 8 years. Dr. Meekins’ clinical and research interests include management of viral surface ocular diseases in cats.
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Sponsor Beatriz Monteiro, DVM, PhD Partner University of Montreal, Quebec, Canada Dr. Beatriz Monteiro is a graduate from Sao Paulo State University (Unesp - Botucatu), Brazil. Following graduation, she completed two internships at the University of Guelph, Canada and proceeded with a PhD program at the University of Montreal. She currently works as a research assistant at the University of Montreal, while also en rolled in a Diploma program on International Animal Welfare Ethics and Law at the University of Edinburgh, and in an alternate route residency program of the American College of Animal Welfare. With over 40 publications in scientific journals, her research focuses on the assessment and treatment of pain in dogs and cats. She has also collaborated as an author in several book chapters and has acted as an invited speaker in some of the most important veterinary meetings. Dr. Monteiro is a member of the Board of Directors of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association - Global Pain Council (WSAVA - GPC), the International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM), and the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery (JFMS), and JFMS Open Reports editorial board.
Becky Mullis, DVM, DACVN Sponsor Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Lawrence, Kansas Dr. Mullis received her DVM from the University of Tennessee in 2010. She then completed a small animal internship at the Regional Institute for Veterinary Emergencies and Referrals in Chattanooga, TN. After working as an emergency veterinarian for 2 years, she returned to the University of Tennessee where she completed a residency in clinical nutrition. She became a diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Nutrition in 2016. She is currently the Associate Manager of Scientific Insights at Hill's Pet Nutrition and adjunct faculty at Kansas State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Mullis’ areas of interest include dietary management of GI disease and weight management.
Michael Nolan, DVM, PhD, DACVR-RO Sponsor NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, Raleigh, North Carolina Dr. Mike Nolan is an Associate Professor at North Carolina State University. He is principal investigator for several clinical trials aimed at developing novel cancer therapies. His laboratory focuses on reducing risk of severe cancer treatment-associated toxicity. Dr. Nolan also oversees the division of radiation oncology, including a world-class program in stereotactic radiosurgery.
Phil Padrid, DVM Sponsor VCA/Mars Animal Health, Corrales, New Mexico Dr. Padrid completed a Residency in Small Animal Internal Medicine at UC Davis in 1988 and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at the medical school at UC Davis in 1990. From 1990-2000 Dr. Padrid was an Associate Professor of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He is the author of greater than 70 peer reviewed manuscripts and book chapters in the fields of human and veterinary pulmonary medicine, and is acknowledged to be the first person in our profession to actively promote and research the use of inhaled medications to treat veterinary patients with respiratory disease.
Cory Penn, DVM Zoetis, Parsippany, New Jersey Sponsor Dr. Cory Penn received his DVM from the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine in following receiving his Bachelor of Science from Eastern Illinois University. Before joining Abaxis and Zoetis, Dr. Penn worked was a small animal veterinarian and medical director in central Illinois. Dr. Penn is currently a veterinary medical lead for diagnostic instruments with Zoetis Global Diagnostics. Dr. Penn currently resides in west central Illinois with his wife Emily, three daughters, Harper, Reese, and Charlotte; and Labrador retriever, Chloe. In his free time, Dr. Penn enjoys spending time with his family and being outdoors.
Kimberly Pope-Robinson, DVM, CCFP 1 Life Connected, Ellicott, Maryland Sponsor Dr. Pope has been in veterinary medicine for over 20 years, practicing in both the large and small animal sectors. In addition, she supported the position of a multi-unit manager for a large corporate practice and spent time in the pharmaceutical sector working with specialists and universities. Her career has provided her a unique understanding of the stresses involved with maintaining a career in the veterinary industry, and she now dedicates her time to providing wellbeing support for the profession through her company 1 Life Connected. She provides this support through 1 on 1 coaching, customized team events, author of “The Unspoken Life” and supplemental coloring book, and as a dynamic international speaker. Dr. Pope lives in Maryland where she enjoys spending time outside exploring and remodeling their 40+ year old home with her husband Jeff. They share their home with multiple furry and feathered friends including Dempsey (French Bulldog) and Graciebird (tuxedo DSH) often showcased in the 1 Life Connected movement social media. In addition, she is active as an athlete and has completed 10 Tough Mudders and prior to COVID 19 was working towards running a 1/2 marathon in every state.
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Lisa Powell, DVM, DACVECC BluePearl Veterinary Partners, Minnesota Sponsor Lisa Powell graduated veterinary school from Texas A&M in 1995, completed a small animal rotating internship at the AMC in NYC in 1996, then went on to a residency in small animal emergency and critical care at Tufts University, finishing in 1999. She became board certified in Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care in 2000. After residency, Dr. Powell joined the faculty at the University of Minnesota where she worked as a clinical professor for 15 years. She developed the Emergency and Critical Care Residency at the University of MN, which continues to be a strong program. She is an author of more than 30 veterinary publications, and authored a book entitled “Small Animal Emergency and Critical Care: Case Studies in Client Communication, Morbidity and Mortality”. She is currently an associate emergency and critical care clinician at BluePearl Veterinary Partners in Minnesota and is a national and international speaker on all things Emergency and Critical Care! Her clinical interests include cardiopulmonary disease, severe trauma, and fluid therapy.
Sheilah Robertson, BVMS (Hons), PhD, DACVAA, DECVAA, DACAW, DECAWBM (WSEL) Sponsors Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, Gaineville, Florida Dr. Sheilah Robertson graduated from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. After time in private practice and a surgery internship she undertook specialized training in anesthesia and pain management and completed her PhD at the University of Bristol. She is board certified in anesthesia and animal welfare by the respective American and European Colleges and holds a certificate in small animal acupuncture. In 2014, she received her graduate certificate in Shelter Medicine from the University of Florida. In 2019, she became certified as a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Palliative and End-of-Life practitioner by the Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine. She has published widely on the recognition and alleviation of pain in cats. She is a member of the AAFP Welfare Committee and was a member of the Feline Nursing Guidelines Committee. She co-chaired the AAFP Feline Anesthesia Guidelines Taskforce and was a co-author of the 2015 AAFP/AAHA Pain Management Guidelines for cats and dogs. Currently she is the senior medical director of Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a large network of veterinarians dedicated to end-of-life care and in-home euthanasia throughout the USA. Dr Robertson is also a courtesy Professor at the University of Florida.
Ilona Rodan, DVM, DABVP (Feline) Sponsor Cat Behavior Solutions, LLC, Madison, Wisconsin Dr. Ilona Rodan is ABVP certified in feline practice since 1995. Her passion is feline behavior and how to handle cats in veterinary practices to enhance feline welfare and human safety. She is the owner and director of Cat Behavior Consultations, LLC and the former medical director and owner of the Cat Care Clinic in Madison, Wisconsin from 1987-2015. Dr. Rodan is an active volunteer of the American Association of Feline Practitioners, a Past-President, and the 2019 chair of the AAFP Cat Friendly Practice program. She has also co-chaired several guidelines and welfare position statements, including the Feline-Friendly Handling, Feline Environmental Needs, and Pain Management guidelines. She presents nationally and internationally on feline medicine and behavior, and leads workshops on feline-friendly handling. In 2005, she was awarded the AVMA Animal Welfare Award for her leadership and contributions to advancing feline medicine and behavior. Dr. Rodan has written journal articles and book chapters, and is a co-editor and co-author of the veterinary textbook, Feline Behavioral Health and Welfare, published in 2015.
Sponsor Sheri Ross, BSc, DVM, PhD, DACVIM University of California Veterinary Medical Center, San Diego, CA After graduating from the Atlantic Veterinary College, Dr. Ross completed a Small Animal Internship at the University of Minnesota. She remained at the University of Minnesota to complete an Internal Medicine Residency combined with a PhD in Nephrology/Urology. After serving as an Assistant Clinical Professor for 2-years she moved to the University of California Veterinary Medical Center in San Diego to complete a Fellowship in Renal Medicine/Hemodialysis. She is currently the coordinator of the Nephrology/Urology and Extracorporeal therapy service at the UCVMC-SD. Dr. Ross has received awards for both teaching and research, has several refereed scientific publications and has been invited to speak at national and international meetings. Her specific research interests include; early diagnosis and management kidney disease, non-surgical urolith management, and novel applications of apheresis and hemodialysis.
Ebenezer Satyaraj PhD Sponsor Nestle Purina Research, Wildwood, Missouri Dr. Satyaraj earned his PhD in Immunology from the National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi, India and completed a Fellowship in Molecular Immunology at the University of Chicago, Illinois. He subsequently accepted an Instructor’s position at the Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL, where he taught Immunology and conducted research in the area of autoimmunity. In 2001 he joined Molecular Staging Inc. New Haven, Connecticut, a biotech company started with technology from Yale, working in the area of cytokines and disease biomarkers, where he lead research collaborations with universities and industry resulting in two seminal publications: predictive biomarkers for cerebral palsy & biomarkers for inflammatory bowel diseases. Dr. Satyaraj joined Nestle Purina in 2003, as part of the Nestlé Research Center in St Louis, MO, establishing a nutritional immunology research program, published in the field and helping launch several products globally. He implemented models for evaluating nutritional impact on the immune system and pioneered the development of the first multiplex assay panels capable of measuring canine & feline cytokines. He currently serves as Director of Molecular Nutrition at Nestlé Research Center in St Louis, MO.
Christopher Snyder, DVM, DAVDC University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Veterinary Medicine, Middleton, Wisconsin Dr. Christopher Snyder is a Diplomat of the American Veterinary Dental College and Clinical Associate Professor and Residency Director of the Dentistry and Oral Surgery Service at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine. He has been recognized as a Founding Fellow, AVDC Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. After graduating from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine he completed residency training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Snyder has authored journal articles, textbook chapters, and has lectured nationally and internationally. He prides himself on the dental education he provides to students at the University of Wisconsin and the residents he has successfully mentored in the specialty. Dr. Snyder’s academic interests include: maxillofacial trauma and reconstruction, oral surgery, creating innovating techniques in veterinary dental education, and improving techniques for regional anesthesia.
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Bryden Stanley, BVMS, MVetSc, MANZCVS, MRCVS, DACVS Sponsor Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, Okemos, Michigan Dr. Bryden J. Stanley is Emeritus Professor of Surgery at Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. She graduated in 1982 from Murdoch University, Australia. Following a short stint in private practice, she completed an internship at Murdoch and a surgical registrarship at the University of Sydney. From 1987 to 1990, Bryden completed an ACVS surgery residency and master’s degree at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada. Dr. Stanley’s first faculty appointment was at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, but she has been at Michigan State University since 1999, where she was Head of Surgery before retirement. Stanley’s clinical interests are in all aspects of soft tissue surgery, particularly upper respiratory, wound management, and cutaneous reconstructive techniques. Stanley undertakes clinical research in upper respiratory diseases and wound healing. She publishes frequently, has received many teaching awards, and lectures widely at a national and international level.
Sponsor Paulo Steagall, MV, MSc, PhD, DACVAA Partner University of Montreal, Quebec, Canada Dr. Paulo Steagall is an Associate professor of Veterinary Anesthesiology and Pain Management at the University of Montreal, Canada. He earned his DVM and completed a residency at Sao Paulo State University, Brazil, then earned his MS and PhD (Anesthesiology) with an emphasis on feline analgesia at the same institution. He is currently the head of a research laboratory dedicated to improving pain management in companion animals with a strong benefit to feline welfare. His laboratory has published the Feline Grimace Scale, a tool that uses changes in facial expressions to assess acute pain in cats in collaboration with researchers at the University of Montreal. His team investigates the use of novel pain assessment tools, analgesic therapies, and techniques with immediate clinical application. He is a member of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Global Pain Council, the WSAVA Dental Guidelines Committee and the chair of the WSAVA Therapeutic Guidelines group. Dr. Steagall has published more than 100 articles and several book chapters on pain management particularly in cats. He is the author of the book Feline Anesthesia and Pain Management. Dr. Steagall is an animal lover who enjoys good food, music, and a great conversation.
Taylor Tillery, DVM Sponsor Merck, Frisco, Texas Dr. Tillery is a Sr. Professional Services Veterinarian at Merck, where he provides technical information to veterinary health care tearms. He has extensive knowledge of small animal medicine and has aided in CVT, Veterinary Assistant training programs and is currently the Coordinator for Merck's Vet Student Ambassador Program. In addition to his DVM he is a VHMA expert trainer and is a graduate of the Veterinary Management Institute and posesses a strong passion for Wellness Care, Preventative Medicine, Veterinary Communication, Leadership, Technology and Telehealth. He is a 2018, 2019 Merck Circle of Excellence Award Winner and involved Member with AVMA, TVMA and AAFP and AAHA. When not busy with Merck Matters: he enjoys seeing clients and patients, cycling, snow skiing and travel, or hanging with his Fiance and their new French Bulldog "Beaujelais" while having a nice glass of wine on a patio.
Valarie Tynes DVM, ACVB, ACAW Sponsor Ceva Animal Health, Sweetwater, Texas Dr. Valarie Tynes is a native Texan and received her DVM from Texas A&M University. She worked in private practice for 14 years before returning to academia to pursue a residency in clinical animal behavior at the University of California at Davis in 2000. She has been a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists since 2003 and is also Board Certified in Animal Welfare. Her special interests are the behavior and welfare of pet pigs, exotic pets and zoo animals. She has been actively involved in the Fear Free initiative since its inception and serves on the Fear Free Speakers Bureau. She is a frequent speaker at veterinary meetings around the world and author of numerous articles and textbook chapters. She joined Ceva Animal Health in October of 2014 as a veterinary services specialist but continues to provide consulting services to zoos.
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Why Should I Attend? Join the AAFP on October 3 and 4, and then again on October 24 and 25 for a fully virtual conference experience. The conference format is designed to provide for shorter days than would be in person and take place over the course of two weekends. This gives you the opportunity to space out the time spent on your computer, make sure you have adequate time to process all of the information from the first weekend, and provide additional time to access the on-demand content. All content will be available on demand until December 31, 2020, so even if you cannot attend one or more of these days, you will still be able to access the educational content and other offerings.
The conference will continue to focus on exploring diseases and disorders of the feline head and neck which include exploring a myriad of feline health conditions affecting systems of the head and neck, including neurology, dermatology, ophthalmology, dentistry, respiratory, oncology, imaging, emergency and critical care, pain management, feeding tubes, and more.
We have created a robust and engaging virtual community experience that will redefine typical online educational offerings!
Virtual Conference Features Include: • Over 70 hours of feline-specific CE! • Ask the Expert Sessions • Live and on-demand RACE-approved Veterinary and • Interactive exhibit hall with time to chat and ask questions, Technician/Nurse CE sessions as well as giveaways and show specials • Partner Symposia • Scavenger hunt game with prizes • Oral abstract presentations • Networking and virtual social activities with colleagues • ePosters sessions and presentations • Product Showcase • Educational discussion forums and video chat rooms with • Other fun and special offerings are being developed speakers, exhibitors, and attendees
Continuing Education Credits This conference will be submitted (but is not yet approved) for continuing education credits in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Contact AAFP Headquarters for further information at [email protected]. Once obtained, the program approval number will be listed on the conference website at www.catvets.com/education and on the CE form.
Registration Below are the costs for attending the virtual conference.
Full Virtual Conference BY 8/31/20 AFTER 8/31/20 Veterinarian AAFP Member $149 $169 Non-Member $249 $269 New Membership & Conference Bundle $369 $389 Technician/Nurse AAFP Member $ 79 $ 89 Non-Member $119 $129 New Membership & Conference Bundle $184 $194 Practice Management & Other Hospital Staff AAFP Member $ 79 $ 89 Non-Member $119 $129 New Membership & Conference Bundle $184 $194 Student $ 40 $ 50
A 10% discount is offered to practices with two or more registrations. Email [email protected] for the coupon code. Hill’s is also offering a $5 off coupon. Visit the AAFP website for more details on how to receive the coupon code.
Cancellation Policy Registration fees are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend the live CE, the sessions will be recorded and available for viewing until December 31, 2020.
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Included in Your Virtual Conference Registration Conference Proceedings Proceedings Notes are provided to each attendee. Below are the two options for obtaining the proceedings notes. 1. Online Proceedings: Each registered attendee will receive an email approximately two weeks prior to the event with complimentary online access to the conference proceedings on the AAFP website. 2. Printed Book: You may pre-purchase a Printed Proceedings Book for $65.00. If you purchase a Proceedings Book, it will be shipped to you prior to the start of the virtual conference.
Virtual Happy Hours All attendees are invited to attend the two virtual happy hours taking place on Saturday, October 3 from 5:00 – 6:00 pm EDT hosted by Zoetis and Saturday, October 24 from 5:15 – 6:15 pm EDT hosted by Boehringer Ingelheim. Both happy hours will have interactive elements where you will be able to engage, chat with colleagues, discuss the events of the day, and wind down in the comfort of your own home. More details about each of the virtual happy hours will be available closer to the start of the conference.
Virtual Exhibit Hall Each registered attendee has full access to the Virtual Exhibit Hall which will have a variety of companies exhibiting. Attendees will be able to “visit” the exhibit booths and explore all that they have to offer which can include a variety of ways to engage such as videos, handouts in PDF format, links to company products, give-away items, button to request information, scavenger hunt questions where you can add points to your leaderboard, and more. Exhibitors will be available LIVE in their virtual booth during Exhibit Hall Hours where you can video chat to ask questions and gather information.
We encourage you to use the LIVE Exhibit Hall hours as an opportunity to engage with companies to find out more about products or services. While a Virtual Exhibit Hall is very different than being able to engage in person, the companies who have signed up to exhibit want to help answer your questions and provide you with information. We know many of you find your friends in the onsite Exhibit Hall, and we encourage you to virtually ‘walk the exhibit hall with a colleague.’ Attendees can reach out to colleagues and friends to plan a date and time to visit exhibit booth video chats so that you can take part in visiting an exhibitor together. You will be able to see each other during the video chat just as you would in person. You can even plan a time for all those registered from your practice to join a video chat to find out information about a product or service together.
Please note: the AAFP does not endorse the products or services of the companies that exhibit.
Scavenger Hunt Attendees have the option to take part in a Scavenger Hunt Game to win prizes. Exhibitors can take part in the Scavenger Hunt by adding a question in their virtual booth that attendees can answer. Attendees will need to go into the virtual exhibit booths and correctly answer the question to receive points, which then gets added to the Leader Board.
Raffle Passport Prizes The raffle passport is back – just in a virtual setting. Attendees can track their progress and after they visit a specific quantity of booths and engage in a number of exhibitor video chats, they will be eligible to win prizes.
Promotion of Giveaways & Show Specials Exhibitors and sponsors will be submitting show specials and giveaways which will be emailed to attendees as well as included in the virtual conference website. Attendees will be able to browse promoted offerings to help plan their Exhibit Hall tour.
Attendee Registration Package One of the best parts of the AAFP Conference isn’t going away! Each attendee will receive a packet in the mail prior to the start of the conference which will include some fun goodies as well as sponsor information and your Proceedings Book, if you purchased one. Be on the lookout for yours!
Oral Presentations & ePoster Abstracts Poster abstracts will contain original research or case reports that have not been previously published. Posters will be available to view in the ePoster area on the virtual conference website. We encourage you to view the posters and engage with the authors on various feline topics.
Oral Abstract Presentations are 20-minute presentations that will be available on-demand for attendees to watch at any time. Be sure to check them out!
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Included in Your Virtual Conference Registration continued Product Showcase In place of the New Product Gallery, the Product Showcase will feature and highlight products outside of the exhibit hall that exhibitors and sponsors want attendees to know more about. You will be able to visit the Product Showcase any time through December 31st which will include information such as the product description, images, video, PDF resources, website links, and more.
Yoga & Meditation Classes Thr ee different levels of yoga classes and one meditation class will be offered during the virtual conference. This healthy morning activ - ity will provide you with the tools to stay motivated and jumpstart your day. The Yoga class is a system of techniques, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, practiced for health and relaxation. These sessions will be easy to follow for all ages, and for anyone from beginners to advanced workout enthusiasts are welcome.
Special Events – Pre-registration Required* Feline-Friendly Handling Virtual Workshop This virtual workshop will consist of two video chat discussion forums, providing the opportunity for the attendee to be at work or home. Dates and times TBD.
Part 1: Prior to the session, registrants will be asked to submit information based on specifics within their practice. The 2 hour live video chat will begin with a short summary presentation on unique feline behaviors. Following the presentation, Dr. Rodan will discuss details and provide recommendations for the registrants’ individual situations and circumstances. Dr. Rodan will then demonstrate feline handling techniques. It is recommended that attendees have a cat available in which to apply those techniques as they are being discussed. Demonstrations will include ways to reduce stress and fear, minimal and effective handling techniques, and other methods for various veterinary visit scenarios. The registrants will be provided with homework in order to begin to implement what was learned into daily practice. Part 2: It is common for there to be excitement about what was learned in Part 1, but going back and implementing it in daily practice may be difficult or overwhelming. Prior to the session, registrants will be asked to submit information on their progress, photos/video, difficulties, and questions. The 1 ½ hour live video chat will include a discussion forum with Dr. Rodan to explore creative solutions and offer alternatives and guidance, as well as set a plan for successful implementation in your practice. Note: As this is a two-part interactive session, we will be offering two classes and each is limited to 10 registrants. We hope to offer more in the future. AAFP 2020 Virtual Conference attendees will have the first opportunity to register. Make sure you register online early in order to participate in the workshop. Attendance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Cost: $225
Video Chat Discussion Forums The AAFP will be offering Video Chat Discussion Forums on Saturday, October 24. These are interactive video chat discussions on specific feline topics with a small group of colleagues hosted by our partners and expert speakers. Pre-registration is required to participate as each topic is limited to 15 participants. However, registration for these forums will not be available until mid-August. NOTE: registered attendees will have the first opportunity to sign up and will receive an email when this becomes available.
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FAQs Do I have to be present on all days of the meeting to attend? No, you don’t have the present each day to attend the meeting. The schedule has sessions that are “launched” at a certain time, which are on the agenda. The schedule also contains some live sessions; however, it does take 24 hours to add them for on-demand viewing after the live session takes place. Additionally, there is a list of on-demand sessions that are available for attendees to watch at any time. All content will be available on demand until December 31, 2020, so even if an attendee cannot attend one or more of these days, they will still be able to access the educational content and other offerings. Being present on the dates of the meeting allows you to interact and engage with speakers, exhibitors, attendees, and sponsors in real time.
After I register, when will I receive more information about the conference? Closer to the start of the conference, all attendees will receive an email with more details on how to access the virtual conference platform as well as a Roadmap to the Virtual Conference which will explain the platform being used as well as answer all your specific questions such as “How early can I join a meeting?” or “How do I access the slides and meeting notes?” You will also receive an email two weeks prior to the conference with the Proceedings Notes log-in details so you can access them online as well as exhibitor show specials and giveaways.
How do I get the most out of this virtual conference? We suggest treating the virtual conference as you would an in-person conference with respect to your calendar and other obligations. Prioritize your time so that you can truly be present in the experience by focusing your attention on the session in front of you as well as engaging with the exhibitors, attendees, and speakers to make the most of the conference. It’s also a great idea to minimize distractions as it’s easy to ’multi-task’ and get distracted. Instead, try to reduce background noise, create a comfortable set up, and get ready to start learning! Attending this virtual conference has huge benefits if you take advantage of everything it has to offer. So don’t forget to visit the exhibitors, check out the ePosters, start your day with a Yoga class, take part in the Scavenger Hunt, join the Happy Hours, and be a part of a Video Chat Discussion Forum. In addition, you will have on-demand access to all of the sessions until December 31, so you can watch and access as many CE sessions as you would like!
What technology will I need? For an optimal experience we recommend participating from a desktop or laptop computer with broadband wired/wireless access. You will be able to connect to audio via your computer. A webcam is suggested for the interactive components of the conference such as Video Chat Discussion Forums, exhibit booth video chats, or the virtual happy hours. Below are additional recommendations. 1. Use Chrome (recommended) or Firefox browsers 2. Disconnect from a VPN (Virtual Private Network) 3. Check firewalls. If you are in the office, try another network (some offices have robust firewalls that will block some virtual features) 4. Clear your web browser history and cache 5. Check your Internet Connection 6. Close any other tabs that may be using a lot of bandwidth. 7. If you are at home, make sure you are not also using streaming services like Netflix, etc. that could impact your available bandwidth 8. Use a hard-wired internet connection, if possible 9. If you have to use WIFI, make sure you are close to the WIFI device
www.catvets.com/education October 3 & 4 and 24 & 25, 2020 American Association of Feline Practitioners 17 We would like to recognize and thank the following companies for their sponsorships.
Platinum Partnership Sponsor Diamond Partnership Sponsor Virtual Happy Hour; Partner Symposia with Speaker Dr. Clarke Atkins; Partner Symposia with Speaker Dr. Lisa Powell; On-demand Session with Speaker Dr. Clarke Atkins; Speaker Dr. Christopher Byers; Speaker Dr. Kimberly Pope-Robinson; Mailed Attendee Giveaway; Video Chat Discussion Forums Video Chat Discussion Forum; Young Veterinarian Scholarship Program
Diamond Partnership Sponsor Gold Partnership Sponsor Virtual Happy Hour; Partner Symposia with Speaker Dr. Cory Penn; Partner Symposia with Speaker Dr. Susan E. Little; Partner Symposia with Speaker Dr. Elizabeth Colleran; Partner Symposium with Speaker Dr. Christopher Lee; Speaker Dr. Paulo Steagall; Speaker Dr. Allison Diesel; On-demand Session with Speaker Dr. Taylor Tillery; Mailed Speaker Dr. Beatriz Monteiro Attendee Giveaway; Video Chat Discussion Forums
Gold Partnership Sponsor Silver Partnership Sponsor Partner Symposia with Speaker Dr. Susan Little; Partner Symposium with Speaker Dr. Becky Mullis; Video Chat Discussion Forums Speaker Dr. Bryden Stanley; Partner Symposium Ask The Experts; Video Chat Discussion Forums
Silver Partnership Sponsor Silver Partnership Sponsor Partner Symposium with Speaker Dr. Sheilah Robertson; Student Scholarship Program, Partner Symposia with Speaker On-demand Session with Speaker Dr. Valarie Tynes, Dr. Jason Gagne; On-demand Session with Speaker Dr. Ebenezer Feline-Friendly Handling Virtual Workshops; Satyaraj; On-demand Session with Speaker Dr. Deborah Greco Video Chat Discussion Forums
Silver Partnership Sponsor Bronze Partnership Sponsor Partner Symposia with Speaker Dr. Grant Gugisberg; Partner Symposia with Speaker Dr. Sheilah Robertson Speaker Dr. Kathy Engler; Video Chat Discussion Forum; Mailed Attendee Giveaway
Conference Conference Conference Conference Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor Sponsor On-demand Session with Partner Symposia with Partner Symposia with Speaker Dr. Phil Padrid; Speaker Dr. Robert Harman Speaker Dr. Dennis Chew Speaker Dr. Julie Churchill Video Chat Discussion Forum
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